Subtract 3/64 from 45/25
1st number: 1 20/25, 2nd number: 3/64
45/25 - 3/64 is 561/320.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 64 is 1600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 64 = 1600,
45/25 = 45 × 64/25 × 64 = 2880/1600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
3/64 = 3 × 25/64 × 25 = 75/1600 - Subtract the two like fractions:
2880/1600 - 75/1600 = 2880 - 75/1600 = 2805/1600 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 561/320
- In mixed form: 1241/320
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